Updated: 31 October 2026

Space pirate captain

This prompt shows a space pirate captain with a long coat, a glowing cybernetic arm or eye, a laser cutlass and a small robot parrot on the shoulder on the deck of a starship.

image-space-pirate-character — midjourney — 42 words

A charismatic space pirate captain with a long coat, a glowing cybernetic [ARM / EYE], a laser cutlass and a small robot parrot on the shoulder, standing on the deck of a starship, colourful nebula behind, detailed sci-fi character art. --ar 2:3

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What you will get

A tall character portrait of a space pirate captain in a long coat with a glowing cybernetic arm or eye, a laser cutlass and a little robot parrot, on a starship deck with a colourful nebula behind.

Why it works

Character art needs a silhouette and a few memorable props. The prompt mixes classic pirate cues, the long coat, the parrot and the cutlass, with sci-fi versions of each, which is what makes the idea fun. The tall 2:3 ratio suits a full character, and the nebula gives colour without needing a busy scene.

Common mistake

The parrot turns into a real bird.

Fix: Ask for a small metal robot parrot with visible joints and one glowing eye.

Also watch for

The character looks generic. Add one unusual detail, as the tip says, such as a patched coat with old medals or a gold tooth.
The nebula drowns the character. Ask for the nebula softer and darker behind, with a rim light on the captain.

Try a variation: full crew

Ask for a group shot of the captain with three crew members, each with one strange tool, in the same art style.

Still not right? Add this and run it again

a small metal robot parrot with visible joints, a patched coat with old medals, a softer darker nebula behind and a rim light on the captain